EMCID ROLE
As Chief Financial Officer for the East Montgomery County Improvement District, Joe O’Connell brings a unique career path to the role. While working in law enforcement as a police officer and county jail guard for 15 years, Joe took accounting classes at night as an additional skill for retirement — not knowing he had discovered a new passion. He made the decision to pursue accounting as a career change. To date, Joe has 17 years of accounting and finance experience, progressing from staff accountant to Chief Financial Officer, including three years of finance experience with Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs). A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Joe brings deeper financial analysis to the district — helping make EMCID more competitive in attracting businesses to East Montgomery County and growing the East Montgomery County Scholarship Fund.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Joe’s career reflects a rare combination of public service and financial expertise — from 15 years in law enforcement to 17 years in accounting and finance, culminating in his role as CFO.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION / RECOGNITION

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

EDUCATION
Joe received his Bachelor’s of Science degree from Marquette University. He earned his Certified Public Accountant Accreditation in 2000.